Chapter 176

No matter what,

Since Ash had already made an agreement with Luoze, he wouldn't embarrass the other party.

Even if Bulbasaur were stronger, after all the audience wouldn't think so,

Even if it ended in a draw, the audience would think he won.

He still bears in mind that Luoze's president has collected Ash, so he won't be so oblivious.

Therefore, no matter what, Ash could not possibly send out the baby-form Bulbasaur in this match.

But he didn't expect that his joking remark would cause the two to glare at each other angrily.

From this one can actually see,

Even though Champion is a top trainer discovered and nurtured by Luoze this hero,

he still maintains a pure heart.

Such a person could actually become a friend.

And the reason Ash brought up the grass type,

besides the attribute being at a disadvantage, putting Luoze at ease, it was also to repay Lusamine and Kukui.

On the globally watched stage, using Alola-exclusive Z-moves helps increase Alola's influence.

Undoubtedly, this is the strongest and most powerful way to repay Dr. Kukui, who wishes to apply for the League.

Therefore, in the situation where Pikachu's level exceeds Champion's Charizard and cannot appear,

Ash necessarily had to use a spirit with grass-type moves, so he simply decided to use grass type.

And when facing Champion, this top champion, with a disadvantageous attribute,

among so many grass-type spirits,

the one that could make Ash confident he wouldn't lose to the opponent, the first thing he thought of was Snake Sister with the Contrary trait.

But before that,

to have the strength to tie or even defeat Champion's ace Charizard, Ash still needed to strengthen the Contrary trait.

Before parting, Luoze expressed an invitation to Ash.

"Welcome, Duke, to travel to the Galar region next year."

"This... I'm afraid I can't!"

Ash, however, shook his head and chose to refuse.

"Why?" Luoze puzzled,

Ash smiled, "Just before Luoze's president and Champion came here, someone invited me."

"Where?"

Luoze was a bit curious; could it be that he acted so quickly, maybe it's Paldea next to the Kalos region?

Champion was also very curious, wondering exactly where Ash's chosen next travel destination is.

Facing the two, and even Mother Hanako included, everyone's curious gazes.

Ash slowly opened his mouth.

"It's Alola!"

"Uh..." Champion was dazed, "Sorry for my ignorance, where is Alola?"

Luoze thought for a long time before finally recalling where Alola is,

somewhat bewildered, he said: "As far as I know, Alola doesn't seem to host a League conference."

Regarding this, Ash, who has already decided to use Z-moves in the upcoming Master's Tournament and shock the world, expressed no worry.

"It will exist next year; by the following year I will definitely visit the Galar region."

"That's naturally excellent; the Galar people will surely warmly welcome the Duke's visit."

Regarding the traffic Ash has accumulated, Luoze is also extremely envious,

Seizing the moment, he said: "For next year, it just so happens that the Extreme Gigantification plan will be fully unveiled and officially introduced into official matches at that time,

and among current findings, Pikachu also qualifies for Super Extreme Gigantification; I very much look forward to the scene of the Duke using Super Extreme Gigantification in a match."

After exchanging pleasantries,

seeing the sky grow dark,

plus the purpose of this trip, confirming that Champion would not lose in the Master's Tournament, already achieved,

Luoze left, striding away proudly, taking Champion with him.

As the sky darkened, Ailan and Dawo also left one after another.

In the end, only the people staying at this hotel remained.

During that time, Ash sent over Serperior,

speaking of Snake Sister,

Ash actually prefers the Snivy form,

its tsundere and adorably clueless look is very much like Ai Haibara from the neighboring Death God elementary school.

Perhaps it's an official joke; the voice actress for Snivy and Ai Haibara is the same person.

However...,

the Snivy that Ash caught has a rather strong-willed personality.

Ash chose to respect his Pokemon's decision, and the result was that Snivy evolved into Serperior.

In the future, if the opportunity arises, Ash might also catch a Snivy and a Bulbasaur to form a cute girl group, preferably a deep-green Yi Se Teng Teng She.

In the midst of thinking,

Ash and Serperior, in the battle against Cynthia's Roserade, completely completed the ability enhancement.

……

【Pokémon】：Serperior (♀)

【Type】：Grass

【Ability】：Contrary 3 (stat drops become raises, and raise to max, Awakening 【all moves that lower the user's stats】 learn talent)

【Level】：100

【Held Item】：Miracle Seed (Grass‑type move power +20%)

【IVs】：HP 31, Attack 31, Defense 31, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 31, Speed 31,

【Base Stats】：Total 528, HP 75, Attack 75, Defense 95, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 95, Speed 113,

……

Contrary 3,

The first half of this effect needs no explanation; the hallmark of Contrary,

drops become raises, raises become drops!

The difference between unenhanced and enhanced is simply that whatever amount is dropped is raised by the same amount,

it becomes that any drop, regardless of how many stages, will raise that stat to its maximum plus 6!

This is easy to understand and undeniably powerful.

But Serperior's base stats are, after all, heartbreaking to hear and tear‑inducing to see.

The distribution is truly over‑godly,

If only the earlier part existed, Ash would think Serperior is strong, but only limitedly so.

Especially after all Pokémon receive enhancements,

You enhanced, others enhanced,

If your enhancement isn't strong enough, you become weaker.

Serperior's overall ranking may even drop.

But once the newly added move‑learning talent is obtained, everything changes.

If Ash isn't mistaken,

the skill type should refer to Leaf Storm, Meteor Shower, Overheat, V‑Heat, and so on.

Just thinking of this list of moves that only cheating can equip shows how powerful they are.

Not to mention, in reality Pokémon can master far more than four moves,

and the power of legendary‑exclusive moves far exceeds that of ordinary moves!

Thinking of this,

Ash, whose heart burned, immediately shifted his gaze upward and clicked the blue‑text expansion in the ability list!

【Moves that lower the user's stats】：Ice Hammer (Ice), Gold Rush (Steel), Rapid Spin (Steel), Shell Break (Normal), Jumping Rush (Ground), Close Combat (Fighting), Arm Hammer (Fighting), Brute Force (Normal), Curse (Ghost), Armor Cannon (Fire), Overheat (Fire), Leaf Storm (Grass), Scale Shot (Dragon), Scale Beam (Dragon), Meteor Shower (Dragon), Floral Cannon (Fairy·Mythical Mawile exclusive), Psycho Rush (Psychic·Mythical Deoxys exclusive), Dimensional Surge (Dark·Mythical Hoopa exclusive), V‑Heat (Fire·Mythical Victini exclusive), Dragon Ascent (Flying·Mythical Mega Rayquaza exclusive)